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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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