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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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