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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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