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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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