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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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