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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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