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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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