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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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