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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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