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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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