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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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