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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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