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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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