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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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