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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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