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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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