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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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