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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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