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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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