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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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