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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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