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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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