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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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