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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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