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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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