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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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