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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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