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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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