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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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