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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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