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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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