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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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