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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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