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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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