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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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