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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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