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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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