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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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