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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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