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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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