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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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