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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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