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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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