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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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