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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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