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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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