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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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