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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key 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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