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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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