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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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