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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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