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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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