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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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