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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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