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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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