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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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