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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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