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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major 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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