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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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