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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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