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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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