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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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