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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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