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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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