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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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