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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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