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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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