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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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