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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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