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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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