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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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