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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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