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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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