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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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