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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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