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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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