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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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