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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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