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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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