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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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