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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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