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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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