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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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