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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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