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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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