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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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