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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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