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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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