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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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