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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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