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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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