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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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