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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key 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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