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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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