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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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