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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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