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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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