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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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