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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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