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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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