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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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