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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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