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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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