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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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