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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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