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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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