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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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