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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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