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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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