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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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