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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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