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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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