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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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