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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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