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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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