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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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