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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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