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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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