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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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