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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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