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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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