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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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