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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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