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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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