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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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