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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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