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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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