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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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