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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education