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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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