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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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