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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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