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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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