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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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