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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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