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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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