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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important 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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