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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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