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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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