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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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