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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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