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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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