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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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