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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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