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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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