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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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