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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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