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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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