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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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