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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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