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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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