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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources