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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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