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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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