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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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