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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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