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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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