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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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