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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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