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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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