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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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