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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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