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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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