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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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