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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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