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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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