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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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