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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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