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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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