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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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