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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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