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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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