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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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