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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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