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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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