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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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