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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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