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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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