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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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