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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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