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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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