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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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