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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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