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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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