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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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