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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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