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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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