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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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