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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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