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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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