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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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