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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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