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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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