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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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