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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources