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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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