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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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