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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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