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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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