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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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