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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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