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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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