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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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