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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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