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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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