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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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