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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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