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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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