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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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