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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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