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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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