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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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