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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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