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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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