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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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