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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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