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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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