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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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