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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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