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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines 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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