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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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