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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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