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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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