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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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