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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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