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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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