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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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