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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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