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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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