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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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