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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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