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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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