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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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