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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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