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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)