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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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