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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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