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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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