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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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