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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers 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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