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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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