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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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