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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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