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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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