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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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