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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What 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 we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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