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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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