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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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