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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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