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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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