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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major 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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