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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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