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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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