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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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