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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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