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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource 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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