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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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