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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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