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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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