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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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