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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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