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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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