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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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