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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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