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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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