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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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