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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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