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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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