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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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