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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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