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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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