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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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