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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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