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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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