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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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