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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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