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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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