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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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