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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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