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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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