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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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