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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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