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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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