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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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