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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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