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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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