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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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