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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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