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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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