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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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