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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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