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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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