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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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