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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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