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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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