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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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