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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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