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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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