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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about 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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