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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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