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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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