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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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