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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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