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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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