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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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