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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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