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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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