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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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