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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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