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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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