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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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