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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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