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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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