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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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