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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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