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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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