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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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