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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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