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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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