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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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