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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the 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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