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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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