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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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