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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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