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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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