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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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