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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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