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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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