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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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