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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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