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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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