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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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