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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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