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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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