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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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