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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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