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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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