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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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