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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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