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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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