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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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