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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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