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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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