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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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