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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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