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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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