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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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