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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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