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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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