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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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