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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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