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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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