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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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