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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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