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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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