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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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