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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates 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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