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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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