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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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