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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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