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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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