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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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