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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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