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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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