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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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