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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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