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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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