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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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