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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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