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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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