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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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