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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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