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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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