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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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