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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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