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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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