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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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