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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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