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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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