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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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