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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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