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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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