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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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