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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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