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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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