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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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