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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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