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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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