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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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