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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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