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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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