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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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