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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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