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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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