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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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