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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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