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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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