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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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