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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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