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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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