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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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