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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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