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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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