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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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