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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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