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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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