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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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