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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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