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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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