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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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