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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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