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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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