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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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