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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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