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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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