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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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