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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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