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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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