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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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