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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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