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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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