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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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