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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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