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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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