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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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