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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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