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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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