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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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