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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the 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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