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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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