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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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