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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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