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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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