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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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