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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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