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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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