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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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