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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major 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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