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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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