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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure 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 massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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