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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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