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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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