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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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