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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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