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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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