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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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