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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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