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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important 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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