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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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