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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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