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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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