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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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