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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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