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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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