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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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