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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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