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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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