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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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