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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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