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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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