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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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