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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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