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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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