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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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