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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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