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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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