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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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