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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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