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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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