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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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