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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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