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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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