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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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