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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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