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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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