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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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