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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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