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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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