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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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