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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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