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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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