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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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