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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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