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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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