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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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