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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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