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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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