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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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