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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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