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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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