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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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