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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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