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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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