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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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