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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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