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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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