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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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