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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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