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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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