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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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