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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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