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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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