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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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