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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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