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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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