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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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