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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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