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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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