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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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