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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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