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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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