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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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